Empowering SEN Teaching Assistant - Hull

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education Hull Branch is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work across Hull schools, providing tailored support to pupils with SEN. The role includes one-to-one or small-group support, helping learners access lessons and grow independence, with a focus on social and emotional development.

The ideal candidate will have patient, empathetic communication and a good understanding of needs such as Autism and ADHD, with a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN or additional needs is desirable.
• A patient, nurturing, and empathetic approach to supporting individual learners.
• An understanding of needs such as Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, or communication needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The resilience and flexibility to respond calmly to challenging or changing situations.
• A genuine passion for inclusive education and helping pupils achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with a range of SEN and additional needs.
• Assist pupils in accessing lessons, completing activities, and developing greater independence.
• Adapt support strategies to meet individual learning, communication, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Encourage confidence, resilience, positive social interaction, and engagement with learning.
• Support positive behaviour and help pupils manage emotional or sensory challenges.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider staff to monitor progress and provide consistent individualised support.

Job description

GSL Education Hull Branch is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work across Hull schools, providing tailored support to pupils with SEN. The role includes one-to-one or small-group support, helping learners access lessons and grow independence, with a focus on social and emotional development.

The ideal candidate will have patient, empathetic communication and a good understanding of needs such as Autism and ADHD, with a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.